Emotional support and more for people with vision loss

More than 30 million people ages 18-64 in the United States are living with some form of vision impairment – either having a lot of trouble seeing or unable to see at all.¹ This can be caused by conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. While advances in treatment continue to improve clinical outcomes, many people say the emotional impact of vision loss — including grief, isolation and anxiety — is not always addressed as part of routine care.

To help close that gap, UnitedHealthcare Vision is collaborating with Hadley, a nonprofit organization that supports people with vision loss, to expand access to resources beyond traditional eye care.

Through a donation, UnitedHealthcare Vision is helping to broaden awareness of Adjusting & Coping Together, Hadley’s free video series focused on the emotional and psychological realities of vision loss. The support will help extend the reach of the series to more individuals and families navigating changes in vision.

“Vision loss affects far more than eyesight,” said Johnjoe Farragher, President and CEO of Hadley. “It can reshape how someone sees themselves, how they relate to others and how confident they feel navigating everyday life. By collaborating with UnitedHealthcare Vision, we can reach more people with support that helps them feel less alone and more confident.”

The video series will be made available through UnitedHealthcare Vision’s provider network and shared through digital health and wellness resources, helping connect members with emotional support tools alongside clinical care.

“At UnitedHealthcare Vision, we believe whole-person vision care includes recognizing the emotional impact that can come with vision loss,” said Adam Wojcik, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Vision.

The Adjusting & Coping Together video series includes seven episodes that explore common emotional experiences associated with vision loss, including:

• Grief and loss
• Emotional spirals
• Isolation and loneliness
• Feeling like a burden
• Asking for help
• The impact on relationships
• Self-esteem

Losing one’s vision can be difficult, but there is compassionate help available.

“This collaboration helps ensure people and families have access to resources that foster confidence, connection and support,” Adam said.